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Resurgent Brazil Beat Australia 4-2 as Muscle Issue Sidelines Raphinha
Scans showed a small muscle edema in his right thigh, and Brazil released the Barcelona forward as a precaution before the India friendly.
- On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Brazil defeated Australia 4-2 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with Vanderson scoring in the third minute before Vinicius Jr and Bruno Guimaraes secured the comeback victory for manager Carlo Ancelotti.
- Following a 1-1 draw in Townsville last Friday, manager Carlo Ancelotti made seven changes to Brazil's starting lineup, including switching out the entire defense to address post-World Cup rebuild challenges.
- Captain Raphinha scored a first-half penalty to equalize at 2-2 before being substituted at halftime due to right-thigh discomfort. Medical examinations confirmed the Barcelona attacker has "a small muscle edema."
- The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed Raphinha will return to Barcelona for treatment and will not be replaced for the upcoming friendly, prioritizing recovery for the 29-year-old given his injury history.
- Brazil travels to Kolkata to face India on October 3 at Salt Lake Stadium as manager Ancelotti continues refining his lineup during this final friendly before competitive qualifying resumes.
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Raphinha ruled out of India vs Brazil clash in Kolkata, returns to Barcelona after Australia leg
Brazil forward Raphinha has been ruled out of the blockbuster FIFA friendly against India, which will be played on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. He has suffered a minor thigh injury during Brazil’s 4-2 friendly victory over Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday and since then, the player has been released by Brazil and has returned to Barcelona. Notably, Raphinha started the match and converted a penalty in the first half but was su…
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India vs Brazil: Brazil will come to India after completing final preparations in Brisbane. Brazil is scheduled to hold an optional practice in Kolkata on Friday afternoon.
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